421's first load

[TRL WGN 1]

Don't normally cut wood this time of year but we had a bad wind storm back in June that took down several trees in my area. I agreed to let the road commissioner pile brush on our property and he agreed to set some of the good oak logs aside. Was cooler tonight than it has been for a while so I decided to get the new Dolmar 421 out and do some cutting.

Wouldn't normally use the small saw on this big of wood, as that is what the 361 is for but wanted to get some fuel through the dolly so she cut it all. The big log had to be cut from both sides.



My youngest showed up to check on me as I was getting ready to load the last chunk



Got it all unloaded and stacked just before dark

 

[Backtroller]

They are impressive little saws. I've enjoyed using mine (much more since it has been ported). My dad absolutely loves cutting with it. It's his go to saw when I cut with him. It doesn't wear him out and the AV is awesome.

 

[KenJax Tree]

@CoreyB [emoji1]

 

[CoreyB]

 

[TRL WGN 1]

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Do I need to put on my flame suit?

 

[CoreyB]

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Do I need to put on my flame suit?

LOL no @KenJax Tree is just adding fuel and flaming me CAD for a 421

 

[smokey7]

Them some big logs for that little guy. Nice job.

 

[huskihl]

That is impressive

 

[exSW]

That's the best way to break it in.

 

[TRL WGN 1]

That's the best way to break it in.

Yeah, I have tried to take it easy on it. This is actually the 4th time I have run it. Ran it a few minutes the first time, then let it sit a day. Then ran it about 10 minutes cutting a few chunks out of the brush pile made from clearing the storm damage from my yard. 3rd time was just hacking a few fallen branches. Last night I decided to give her a good little workout, which I did.

I debated back and forth on this saw, actually reading reviews over the past couple years, as I was trying to decide what to replace my PP220 (42cc) with (ended up ringing and replacing a few parts on the PP 2 years ago but recently it suffered a more major issue).
Part of that debate was do I step up to a 50 cc saw that weighs the same or stick to a 40 cc saw which has served me well over the last 16 years, the last 10 of which has been the back-up/limber to the 361. One concern, which many may not care about was fuel consumption. It seems these 40cc class saws just don't use much gas. My 361 is a thirsty girl. Ran almost an entire gallon through her clearing my yard after the storm. Cut this entire load last night with the 421 and didn't even use a full tank.

I'm happy with her and even though she shows a higher PHO weight than some, she comes in a 13 lb. 10 oz. on my scale, ready to cut, which is over a 1/2 pound less than the PP and she feels stronger in the cut while the AV is not the mushy mess of the PP. Solid feel but smooth AV. Now, so long as Makita keeps parts availability for this era of saw, once they switch to the Makita name and make who knows what changes to their saw line, I'll continue to be a happy camper, err firewooder!

 

[TRL WGN 1]

LOL no @KenJax Tree is just adding fuel and flaming me CAD for a 421

You haven't bought one yet? Watcha waiting on LOL? I read many posts about these where you were involved. Didn't figure you could stand putting it off, especially with some local dealers clearancing them out

Am I helping?

 

[Simondo]

You haven't bought one yet? Watcha waiting on LOL? I read many posts about these where you were involved. Didn't figure you could stand putting it off, especially with some local dealers clearancing them out

Am I helping?

Either that or adding to Corey's "Pain" !

 

[Simondo]

I run mine on a 15 " bar with .325 LPX chain ....good little saw for general tasks like fence line work. Not put more than a gallon through it yet but without the cat its not loud .

 

[CoreyB]

Have you all been talking to my dealer? I know you haven't been talking with my wife lol
FYI you all ain't right. And need to buy more Coffee so I can go buy my 421 before the name plate turns black!

 

[Simondo]

Have you all been talking to my dealer? I know you haven't been talking with my wife lol
FYI you all ain't right. And need to buy more Coffee so I can go buy my 421 before the name plate turns black!

How about you keep your good lady sweet and move the little stihl on out to roll the cash into a 421 ? Can ya let the sthil go ?

 

[CoreyB]

How about you keep your good lady sweet and move the little stihl on out to roll the cash into a 421 ? Can ya let the sthil go ?

Yes I can. Know anyone who would be interested?

 

[Simondo]

Yes I can. Know anyone who would be interested?

Wish i could point you in the right direction Corey ...bit far away from you to have contacts in the US. Get it up for sale on OPE ..you never know !

 

[TRL WGN 1]

Have you all been talking to my dealer? I know you haven't been talking with my wife lol
FYI you all ain't right. And need to buy more Coffee so I can go buy my 421 before the name plate turns black!

I am willing to get some coffee from you but I don't think my purchase alone will get you to a 421

Have you checked prices locally? I was very happy with the price I received.

What Stihl do you want to unload?

 

[ajschainsaws]

Ditto on the coffee here's a thought how about a lightly used not so standard 420

 

[CoreyB]

Thanks guys you pushed me over the edge. Man that little saw tuned right and breathing well is one cutting little machine.